Get your midfield controlling the game! Build your players confidence to take the ball under pressure in tight situations in order to build a sustained attack.
Look at the great midfielders over time, they’re all so comfortable on the ball. It’s not coincidence that the best teams have the best midfielders, that Barcelona team had Iniesta and Xavi at its heart, who demanded the ball and wanted to build attacks through possession. This session emphasises the importance of being comfortable on the ball when under pressure and highlights the success it can bring.
Get your players being confident receiving the ball and moving it on to build possession.
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Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
Roughly a fifth of Premier League goals come from set pieces, and the gap between teams who plan their routines and teams who do not has never been wider. Here is how the modern set-piece specialists design attacking corners, free kicks, and throw-ins - and how you can apply their ideas at any level.
